Momentum Sessions

Matt Minkus

Momentum Sessions brings together top leaders in coaching, culture, and performance to explore the strategies that build successful teams. Each episode dives into real-world insights on leadership, motivation, and creating a culture that drives excellence.

  1. Jul 9

    Why Great Teams Make Leadership "Cool" | Dave Clawson

    In our Season 2 finale, Dave Clawson, the former head football coach at Wake Forest, shares why leadership and character must become part of a team’s identity long before they’re needed. He explains why great programs intentionally celebrate the behaviors they want repeated and why making leadership “cool” creates teams that stay connected when pressure rises. In this episode, we discuss: • Why leadership and character should be celebrated • What actually holds teams together under pressure • Building culture before adversity arrives • Reinforcing the behaviors you want repeated • Why winning starts long before game day 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community where coaches learn from some of the world’s best leaders in sport. Join future conversations and connect with coaches who are building stronger cultures at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  2. Jul 2

    Stop Chasing Better Drills. Build Better Standards. | Zach Lutz

    Former MLB player and current youth baseball coach Zach Lutz explains why successful programs don't chase the latest drill or coaching trend. Instead, they relentlessly reinforce the fundamentals, establish clear expectations, and create an environment where everyone understands what winning behavior looks like. In this episode, we discuss: • Why healthy cultures aren't built on star players • The importance of clear, non-negotiable standards • Why fundamentals beat gimmicks over time • Creating buy-in through simple daily expectations • What sustainable player development really looks like 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously. Join future live conversations and connect with other coaches at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  3. Jun 25

    Your Athletes Believe What They See, Not What You Say | Kerry Castillo

    Leadership and high school coach Kerry Castillo explains why one of the biggest threats to team culture is the say-do gap—the distance between the standards we communicate and the behaviors we consistently model. If your body language, energy, and daily habits don't reinforce your message, athletes notice. And over time, that gap quietly erodes trust. In this episode, we discuss: • What the "say-do gap" really is • Why athletes believe actions more than words • How body language shapes team culture • The daily behaviors that reinforce your standards • Why authentic leadership starts with self-awareness 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously. Join future live conversations and connect with other coaches at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  4. Jun 18

    Most Teams Lose Before the Season Starts | Randy Jackson

    Coach and leadership expert Randy Jackson explains why great teams focus on winning "Day Zero." It's the period before competition begins when expectations are set, relationships are built, and culture is established. Randy shares why culture matters more than strategy, how alignment impacts performance, and why getting everyone moving in the same direction is one of the most important responsibilities of a coach. In this episode, we discuss: • Why most teams lose before the season starts • Creating alignment before adversity arrives • Why culture matters more than plays and schemes • Vision casting and building team buy-in • Getting everyone moving in the same direction 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously. Join future live conversations and connect with other coaches at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  5. Jun 11

    You Said It. That Doesn't Mean They Heard It. | Betsy Butterick

    Most coaches assume communication happened because they delivered the message. But athletes don't respond to what was said. They respond to what they heard, understood, and believed. In this conversation, communication specialist Betsy Butterick explains why many of the frustrations coaches experience stem from what she calls the "illusion of understanding," which is the belief that everyone is on the same page when they actually aren't. In this episode, we discuss: • The illusion of understanding and why it creates conflict • Why communication is more than delivering information • Common mistakes coaches make when setting expectations • Practical ways to improve communication with athletes • Creating more alignment inside your team 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously. Join future live conversations and connect with other coaches at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  6. Jun 4

    Top Programs Are Built in Small Daily Moments | Molly Miller

    Arizona State women's basketball coach Molly Miller shares how elite cultures are built through consistent habits, intentional standards, and everyday interactions that compound over time. In this episode, we discuss: • The habits that create sustainable success • How consistency builds trust within a team • The role of standards in long-term culture building • Why little things become big things over time 🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously.  Join future live conversations and connect with other coaches at:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  7. Season 2 Trailer

    Season 2 Trailer: Leadership Under Pressure

    Momentum Sessions returns with a new season of conversations on culture, leadership, and building teams that last. Last season, we explored why culture matters. This season, we're going deeper into the daily interactions, communication habits, leadership behaviors, and standards that shape successful teams. Featuring conversations with: • Molly Miller • Dave Clawson • Betsy Butterick • Randy Jackson • Kerry Castillo • Zach Lutz We'll explore topics like: ✔ Why winning programs are built through small daily habits ✔ The communication mistakes that quietly hurt teams ✔ How to close your "say-do gap" as a leader ✔ Why leadership and character need to be celebrated ✔ The standards and behaviors that create lasting culture If you're a coach who believes culture deserves the same attention as strategy, this season is for you. 🎧 New episodes begin this Thursday. Join the Momentum Sessions community at: 👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

  8. Apr 30

    Why Most Team Culture Doesn’t Stick (And What Actually Works) | Greg Berge

    By now, you’ve heard it from multiple angles: Culture matters. Standards matter. Leadership matters. Relationships matter. But here’s the real challenge: Why doesn’t it stick? In this conversation, coach Greg Berge breaks down culture in the simplest way possible. He explains why most teams struggle with consistency and how great programs turn culture from an idea into something athletes actually experience. If you’ve ever felt like your team understands what matters (but doesn’t consistently show it), this episode brings everything together. In this episode, we cover:  Why culture often fades over time The three drivers of real team culture Why consistency beats intensity How great programs make culture visible🎧 This conversation originally took place inside Momentum Sessions, a free community for coaches who take culture seriously. If you’d like to join future sessions, ask questions live, and connect with other coaches working on this, visit:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions About Momentum Sessions Momentum Sessions is a free, private community where coaches explore how culture, leadership, and standards actually work inside real teams. Join future sessions:  👉 momentumteams.com/sessions

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Momentum Sessions brings together top leaders in coaching, culture, and performance to explore the strategies that build successful teams. Each episode dives into real-world insights on leadership, motivation, and creating a culture that drives excellence.

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  • Creator
    Matt Minkus
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Momentum Sessions
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    Momentum Sessions

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